Turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
Pull cord ceiling fan came out.
A broken pull chain on a ceiling fan almost always requires replacement of the on off switch as a repair.
Take the old switch out and take it in to a hardware store or a store that works on ceiling fans often vacuum shops work on ceiling fans.
Installing a new switch is a simple and inexpensive project.
A noticeable click can be felt when pulled during normal operation.
Nemi jan 10 11 at 15 41.
Replacing a broken pull chain switch on a ceiling fan.
An easy repair you.
Many ceiling fan lights can be switched on and off with a pull cord.
If you pull too hard on the pull chain the chain can break or come out of its socket.
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If the cord doesn t click and retract when pulled the switch can be replaced with a new one.
I agree this is a very common and an easy fix.
If the chain on your ceiling fan has ever pulled out then this is how to repair it.
Check the operation of the pull cord switch.
A few models do allow you to reattach the chain but you must access the switch before.
The chain usually pulls out of the switch.